All 6-cylinder gas engines during this period have adjustable valve clearances that should be checked every 15,000 miles. Only one wrench is needed to adjust these valves. There are no locking nuts like on the diesel engines. The 14mm or 17mm ball adjusting nut has threads designed to bind and hold it in place after you turn the adjuster. Watch the YouTube video below for a full explanation and reasons to use these special tools. WARNING: Do not exceed 70 foot-pounds of torque. No warranty against breakage. If ball adjusters are exceptionally tight, remove the rocker arm and use a six-sided socket and a long breaker bar to loosen the offending ball adjuster (details included in the instructional video that comes with the tools).
Product Details
This combo kit includes the following:
- Kent's custom valve adjusting wrench set
- Modified and strengthened spring compressor
- Feeler gauge
- Fuel-injected, six-cylinder valve cover gasket
- Copper ceiling rings for valve cover attachment
Here is a close-up of the special tools included to complete the task.
When using this tool, you should have a long breaker bar at least 15 inches in length. A ratchet wrench would world but you will have to keep adjusted the ratcheting mechanism everytime you move it a different directions. For a limited time we are including a feeler gauge at no extra charge.
NOT INCLUDED! This is the 15-inch heavy-duty bar we recommend. It can be purchased separately below.
M130 fuel injected engine in W108 280SE.
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